It’s that time of the year, with reports beginning to trickle in about what prospects are meeting virtually with which NFL teams. According to interviewer extraordinaire Justin Melo of The Draft Network, the Bucs have met virtually with Oklahoma State offensive tackle Teven Jenkins, who is expected to be drafted in the first round on April 29. Last week, Melo also reported about a virtual meeting between the Bucs and Northwestern CB Greg Newsome.

Jenkins is a three-year starter whose draft stock absolutely took off after a dominant 2020 season, including a performance for the highlight reels against Texas edge defender Joseph Ossai, a player who is often mocked to the Bucs at No. 32. At 6-6, 310 pounds, Jenkins might be the strongest offensive lineman in the class. His punch ends lives on tape. Jenkins puts opponents in the ground so often they should call him The Undertaker.

Jenkins has played right and left tackle at Oklahoma State, and many could see this meeting as the Bucs preparation for life after Donovan Smith next offseason, when the veteran is slated to become a free agent. That may be the case, but The Athletic’s Dane Brugler has mentioned that Jenkins’ sub-33 inch arms are a concern for some NFL teams at tackle, as most set their threshold at 34, maybe 33 inches.

That could mean a move inside to guard for Jenkins, where the Bucs could also have a need heading into the 2022 season. Both Ryan Jensen and Alex Cappa are currently set to become free agents next offseason, so the fit makes sense. If Jenkins is on the board at No. 32, I would expect the Bucs to strongly consider him. I’ll try to get his scouting report up on PewterReport.com this weekend.